Early P-47Ds retained the high fuselage spine behind the cockpit that gave them the razorback nickname. This kit contrasts a documented European unit aircraft with a Pacific unit option whose sheet does not provide a date or airfield.
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The P-47 Thunderbolt grew into a heavy single-engine fighter with a turbo-supercharged radial engine. Eight wing-mounted machine guns and a robust airframe made it useful in several wartime roles.
Thunderbolts escorted bombers at altitude and later became strongly associated with low-level attack. Their ability to carry external fuel, bombs and rockets let units adapt the aircraft to different missions.
Sources and accuracy
Historical summary adapted from the exact-kit manufacturer background. Scheme selections are limited to the individually supported markings; source uncertainties are retained.
These are the kit manufacturer’s paint recommendations. Follow the exact instruction diagrams for placement, marking choices and mixes. They are separate from the historical palettes below.
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The 20 paints come from the original P-47D Razorback manual. AS-6 Olive Drab and AS-7 Neutral Gray start selected; XF-62 and XF-53 are acrylic alternatives and start unchecked. Choose marking A or B and follow the kit instructions for placement and details.
Select any tools you need to add them with your paint selection.
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Historical Paint Schemes
Choose a documented aircraft or vehicle finish, then a paint system. These researched alternatives are separate from the instruction list above.
Each pack is its own shopping list. Choose one paint system; selections stay separate. Out-of-stock items remain visible but cannot be added. There is no bundle discount.
Exterior scheme colors only. Check the diagrams for pattern and placement. Interior, crew, small details and decals are not included unless a pack explicitly says so. Model paints are manufacturer-intended reproductions or labeled approximations, not independently measured exact historical matches.
Sharp design of rear fuselage accurately reproduced. Unique belly shape perfectly replicated thanks to left-right symmetrical construction. Joining beams used to attach wings to fuselage, ensuring accurate wing angle. Accessories including 2 x 108 gallon tanks, 2 x 500 pound bombs and 2 x M10 rocket launchers. For extra accuracy, kit comes with two different propellers to match decal markings. Decals for 2 fighter groups, including one from Europe and one from the Pacific.
The P-47 was the first single-seated fighter to be equipped with a supercharger paired with a 2000hp engine, allowing it to fly at the same high altitude as bombers. Armed with eight 12.7mm machineguns, the Thunderbolt, with the P-51 Mustang, constituted the main fighters of the US Army Air Force. This is the representation of P-47D early production that was nicknamed "razorback" because of the shape of its upper fuselage behind the cockpit. The P-47D was a high-speed, high-altitude capable fighter and escorted the allied bombers that were conducting raids over Germany. Its 1-ton payload and its robustness made the Thunderbolt the perfect aircraft for ground attacking missions.
